Can anyone tell me what would be my best choice for adhesive to re-apply the towel rod to the glass on the Alumax shower door.
TIA
Ed
Probably not epoxy. Check with a local glass installer. Probably a very specific prep process
Clean the old adhesive off, wipe with rubbing alcohol and apply some latex caulk. You will have to secure the bar in place until the caulk dries.
Go to an auto parts store and get the adhesive used to hold rear view mirrors on to the windshield.
I probably screwed up the application but that didn't work for me Twig, thanks.
My vote is..................SHOE GOO!! Apply to one part, place in position and held in position by duct tape until the Shoe Goo cures--likely a couple days if cool temps .
Bummer.
Nitehawk, your quote along with your profile photo made me chuckle.
Well, I do like to think I am not your average idiot. I am a slightly above average idiot!! >:D ^.^d
And, I am NOT overweight!! My height is what is wrong!!
I used gorilla glue
Ed, I used an epoxy made to adhere glass to metal. My towel rod has been on for over a year and no issues.
John M.
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I used VHB tape and it has been in place for 4 yrs and with a big bath towel weight on it a lot. If you cannot get that then use the 3m tape that you can get from Napa etc for putting the vinyl side mouldings back on cars etc. The 3m VHB is the better one. Make sure the glass is cleaned properly before doing
JohnH
Thanks to all. More than one way to do it.
AM Solar in Oregon uses the 3M VHB tape to install solar panels. It must be good stuff.
I used 2 parts epoxy and it's still solid after 3 kids and wife many outings.
Thanks,
Michael.
This is a new product that would probably be perfect for a towel bar;
GE Iron Grip 100% Silicone Adhesive | Sticks Where Others Won't (http://irongripadhesive.com/)
High PSI two part epoxy.
John M.
http://www.epoxies.com/_resources/common/userfiles/file/10-3005R.pdf
Has anyone had experience with this stuff? The information on the Home Depot sight looks impressive.
Trent
GE Iron Grip 100% silicone adhesive sticks where other construction adhesives won't, bond to both porous and non-porous surfaces. Iron Grip adhesive provides up to 75% less clamp time than traditional construction adhesives. Iron Grip adhesive does not contain isocyanates and is low VOC, making it appropriate for interior and exterior use.
Adheres to almost any surface any time and easily bonds to porous and non-porous surfaces
Grip and adhesion typically begin to build in as little as 10 seconds and parts are repositionable for up to 5 minutes
10.1 fl. oz. cartridge that works with all standard caulking guns
Can be used indoors and out with no isocyanates and low-VOC content
Long-lasting results backed by a lifetime guarantee
No need to mist or sand glossy surfaces prior to application
My friend Dennis at the bar says it's as advertised.
Maybe I am just lucky, but i used hot glue and it has been holding for about 3 years .......